Cost of Living in Azalea Park, FL

Population 16,110 · Florida · Data vintage 2023

96
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Azalea Park a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $255,000. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 7.0% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Geographically, Azalea Park sits roughly 10 miles north of Orlando. Median home values run roughly 29% lower than Orlando's $359,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 84
Rent 114

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Azalea Park

The median home value in Azalea Park is $255,000 — 16% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,503/month, 14% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $64,585/year is 13% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 7.0%, above the national average of 4.8%. Florida charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 82.9°F and lows of 64.7°F. Overall, Azalea Park has a cost of living index of 96 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 4% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$255,000
16% below avg
Median Rent
$1,503/mo
14% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
0.9%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,085
1 BR
$1,181
2 BR
$1,427
3 BR
$1,797
4 BR
$2,099
Owner-occupied 52.5%
Renter-occupied 47.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,503
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,117/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
32.7 min
21% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
10.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
76.5%
Carpooled
11.6%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
10.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 7.0%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 1.1%
Property Tax 0.9%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$64,585
13% below avg
Per Capita Income
$29,416
Unemployment Rate
7.0%
46% above avg
Poverty Rate
13.0%
Labor Force Participation
68.4%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 17.3%
Graduate degree 8.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.7
Male median age 32
Female median age 37

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
82.9°F
Avg Low
64.7°F
Annual Precip
51.5"
50° 63° 75° 88° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 717478838891929290847873
Low °F 525458636973757574686055
Precip" 2.612.062.742.703.668.178.077.666.553.241.732.28

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 43 — Good
73.2%
Good air days/yr
115
Max AQI recorded
167
PM2.5 days
196
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Azalea Park, FL?

Azalea Park has a cost index of 96 (100 = national average). It is 4% below the national average.

What is average rent in Azalea Park, FL?

The median gross rent in Azalea Park is $1,503 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Azalea Park?

The median home value in Azalea Park is $255,000 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Azalea Park?

The median household income in Azalea Park is $64,585 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Azalea Park, FL?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Azalea Park is 7.0%. Florida has no state income tax.

Is Azalea Park, FL affordable?

Azalea Park is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 96 (100 = US average).

What is the weather like in Azalea Park?

Azalea Park has average high temperatures of 82.9°F and average lows of 64.7°F. Annual precipitation is 51.5". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Azalea Park at a Glance

Population
16,110
Median Income
$64,585
Home Value
$255,000
Median Rent
$1,503/mo
Unemployment
7.0%
Avg High Temp
82.9°F
Sales Tax
7.0%
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